Disappointing end. Laura has made a habit lately of starting well, letting a lead slip in the 2nd set then completely falling apart in the 3rd, making a heavy string of double faults along the way. Clearly severely lacking confidence, particularly in her serve.

Laura and Heather seem to be going through the same problems at the moment - getting in a position to win matches but ultimately losing. Tough times for them but things will improve soon I'm sure. Probably just a period of adjustment for both of them, now that they're at career-high rankings.